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Newspaper
Arcadia Journal
Location
Arcadia, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1918
Page
3
Excerpted quotation tracing alleged executions of Poles by German forces from Warsaw to Pinsk. The speaker recalls weeks of firsthand exposure to horrific acts, concluding the Prussian system’s savagery as monstrous and unbelievable.
A speech by F C Walcott recounts famine and ruin along the Warsaw to Pinsk road, German scorched earth policies, and refugee camps with starvation and cold. He warns of dire consequences for America if Allied victory fails, followed by Arcadia ordinance restricting Sunday moving picture theatres. The ordinance, adopted August 21 1918, sets penalties and publication rules.
Corporal Leo Comer of the Twenty third United States infantry wrote from a French dugout to his sister Miss Ceceila Comer with a token bouquet of flowers. He had promised a younger brother a German steel helmet as a relic but warned that Americans must reach Berlin first. He recounted seeing a comrade seize a helmet and fall dead as the helmet was described as electrically charged by the Germans.
Sunday preaching at 11:90 A M and 7:45 P M with Wednesday prayer at 7:45 P M. Sunday school at 10:00 A M. Officers include J B Raymond Chas W Stewart and Frank Falconer deacons A L Parker Harry Metcalf trustees Chas W Stewart A L Parker A E Morris and Miss Ollie Palmer secretary and treasurer.
Executrix Mabel E Landry announces creditors and all who hold claims against L A Landry deceased must present vouchers within four months of first publication. Claims may be filed with Walter F Dunn attorney or at the Clerk of the Superior Court Los Angeles County California. Dated July 20 1918.
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